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Fitness Models

I was at my college alumni reunion over the weekend. Most of my friends and I all look WAY better now than we did then. We’ve lost a lot of weight between us. My friend Jeff, who was a scrawny guy in college has filled out since then, said:

“I look like a fat slob and you all are like fitness models" 

I must say this is the best compliment I’ve EVER received. 

Back in skinny pants

I’m on day 44 of INSANITY and I love to hate it and hate to love it. 

I’ve also been eating REALLY well the past few weeks.

My body looks and feels different, DESPITE what the scale says (still sitting pretty at 185.2).

Today I was feeling good and thought I’d trying to pull on a pair of pants that I haven’t worn in about a year due to tons’o muffin top. However I put them on and they look good. They are still a smidge snug, but more so that I can feel it rather that see it. 

WIN!

This weekend I de-cluttered my closet like whoa. There is no reason for me to drag clothes that are too big or that I’m never going to wear again to Virginia when I move. The amount of clothes I either tossed, gave to good will, or brought to the consignment shop was insane. 

Clothes used to help me feel good about myself, but now I JUST FEEL GREAT IN MY OWN SKIN. The clothes are just icing on the cake. I don’t need clothes to make me happy. My wardrobe is drastically smaller (pun not intended, but it’s also true) these days as per the scores of unused hangers I now have.

When I dropped off my bag of goodies to the consignment shop I told them it was the last of “My Collection” for their racks since I’m moving in a few weeks. 

Of course I couldn’t leave the story empty handed. I bought the above items. The blazer is a size 10, skirt is size 12, pants are size 12 and the top is a medium. INSANE. I still have a hard to accepting that I get to shop in that section of stores after years of XL/16s. 

FYI my new school’s colors are green and gold – hence the 2 yellow pieces. The job offer letter is in the mail, so it should be public knowledge later this week. Telling my students is going to be hard and bittersweet for sure!

What up Kohls Juniors/Miss department!!

I went to Kohls looking for running gear (I have 2 Fila shirts that I love from there), but sadly didn’t find anything I liked. I took a QUICK spin around the store and spotted this dress. One of my students last year had a dress like this that I LOVED. 

It was in the juniors section, complete with an odd numbered size – 13 – but I wanted to try it on just to see. I know I could use some spanx & a better bra, but I was shocked at how well the dress fit. 

The tag said $58 which I wasn’t going to spend, but I remember seeing it was on sale. It was 40% off and I got another 15% off at the register for giving out my email address to fill out a survey. I got the dress for $29 including tax. 

Now I just need somewhere to wear it! Perhaps at my David Cook Luncheon (which I haven’t heard back about yet, but I’m hopeful)

*ignore my lack of makeup or hair styling. this was post half-marathon yesterday and I only had the energy to shower 😛

Random Compliments

I am at the gate waiting for my flight to DC and had to share this. I hand the TSA agent at the security check point my license and boarding pass. He does a double take looking at my license and then at me. I said that picture was 50 pounds ago. He said “Well you look marvelous, keep it up!” Love it!

PS – the random coffee date meet up yesterday was blah, but it was fun to do something so spur of the moment.

FINALLY

I got on the scale today and saw a number I was pleased with. I’m thrilled to be able to end the year looking the way I started it. I had my ups and down over 2011 with my weight (and other areas of my life), but I’m excited to end the year strong and dive head first into 2012.

I ate VERY well this weekend. I only had 1 small alcoholic drink and was too busy for any mindless eating. Despite my ankle that was hurting for NO REASON I knocked out my 11 mile run yesterday. I used my ankle wrap for the first time in a century and hobbled for my first mile before I decided to woman the fuck up and then felt much better. It was also great running weather. 50 degrees and overcast. I was never cold, but I never really broke a sweat either.

Not only I am happy with the scale, but I’m pretty happy with my body physically. I can clearly see that my belly is flattening out (again). I feel lean and sexy – which is a good thing considering the fact that I’m working on a post about my love life lately…